- Cyber security incident in January 2023
- Supply chain disruptions
- Inflation on input costs
- Challenges in labor supply
- Reliance on natural gas
- Water stress in some operating areas
- Heat stress at manufacturing facilities
- Sea level rise in low-lying locations
Morgan Advanced Materials plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Morgan Advanced Materials plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 157.6K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 110.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 47.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 809.4K tCO2e (estimated). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
157.6K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
72%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.72 million m3
2023
Waste
36.9K tons
2023
Energy Use
969.9 GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 110.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 47.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 809.4K tCO2e (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 157.6K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 211.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 229.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 25% in 2023 (54% below 2015 baseline)
- Reached 72% green electricity procurement
- Reduced overall water usage by 11% and water usage in high-stress areas by 14%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 30% by 2030
- Reduce water use in high-stress areas by 30% by 2030
- Achieve 80% carbon-free energy by 2025
- Develop a scope 3 emissions strategy and targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (from 2015 baseline)
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 15% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline)
- Achieve 100% carbon-free energy by 2030
- 40% female representation in leadership by 2030
- Top quartile employee engagement score by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater SustainabilitySafetyDiversity & InclusionEmployee Engagement